SiliguriServing as a crucial link betweenmainland India and the North East,Siliguri serves as a pitt-stop ofimmense variety when heading tohillstations like Gangtok, Kalimpongand Darjeeling. From the spiritualcalm of monasteries to tracingscientific development in a ScienceMuseum, from malls to a wildlifesanctuary and from natural beautyto man made beauty, Siliguri has itall and more.

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Famous for its tea estates, Siliguri (Shiliguri)is the Gateway to North East India as it lieson the thin strip of land connecting themainland and the latter. Tourism is one ofthe capital industries here, others beingTimber, Tea and Transport. Offering scenicviews of the lofty Kanchenjunga mountain,the landscape of Siliguri (Shiliguri) is perhapsthe most refreshing in India. TheMahananda Weir Wildlife Sanctuary islocated nearby and is a haven of flora andfauna. The Science City makes for aninteresting educational excursion, displayingvarious scientific experiments andequipments. The Coronation Bridge is amust visit, for it is a fine example ofarchitecture and can be called art in steelitself. Apart from the local artifacts andhandicrafts, one can also buy cheap China-made electronics here. The Salagura andKalchakra Monastery are importantBuddhists centers here.A variety of animals and birds make theirhome within the 100 sq km area ofjaldapara wildlife sanctuary. Plans are afootto merge the sanctuary with Buxa TigerReserve under the title of National Park to

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ensure a better conservation effort. Thebest way to explore Jaldapara is by takingthe one-hour elephant safari. A maximum offour people are allowed on each elephant.The safari from the Tourist Lodge atMadarihat is subject to the availability ofelephants. The park authorities don’tprovide vehicles for safaris, so you’ll have torent one from the Madarihat Lodge or atourist agency. A forest guard mustaccompany the jeep.The best time to visit Siliguri are the dryseasons : March-May and October-November.

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What To

SEE5 Sights

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1 Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary

Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary, Siliguri,West Bengal 734401, India

A variety of other animals and birds maketheir home within its 100 sq km area. Plansare afoot to merge the sanctuary with BuxaTiger Reserve under the title of NationalPark to ensure a better conservation effort.The best way to explore Jaldapara is by

taking the one-hour elephant safari. Amaximum of four people are allowed oneach elephant. The safari from the TouristLodge at Madarihat is subject to theavailability of elephants. The parkauthorities don’t provide vehicles for safaris,so you’ll have to rent one from theMadarihat Lodge or a tourist agency. Aforest guard must accompany the jeep.

For information on Tourist/ Wildlife offices WBTDCM-4 Building, Hill Cart Road, SiliguriTel: +91-353-2517561

Range Officer, Hollong Tourist LodgeJaldapara National Park,Post KhausodparaDistrict Jalpaiguri.Tel:+91-353 262228

2 Leopard RehabilitationCentre at Jaldapara WildlifeSanctuary

Siliguri, West Bengal 735223, India

Located near the forest office, this gives youthe opportunity to see

how abandoned leopard cubs arereared to live in their natural habitat asadults

3 Iskon Temple

Gital Para, ISKCON Temple Road,Siliguri

Full of beautiful idols including those ofAdvaita Acharya, Lord Chaitanya, and LordNarasimha, the temple draws devotees inhordes. One of the most famous attractionsof town, Iskon Temple is a must visiton your itinerary if you want to admiresome architectural brilliance and havedivine intervention as well. 

4 Sevoke Kali Mandir

A very holy temple dedicated to GoddessKali. Thronged by many visitors all acrossthe day.

5 Coronation Bridge

National Highway 31, Sevoke, WestBengal 734005, India

The Coronation Bridge,is also known as theSevoke Bridge. Some other names of thebridge, as named by locals are Baghpool(tiger bridge) and Lohapul (Iron bridge). It isso called because two tiger statues rest onthe entrance of bridge and lohapul as it ismade of steel. The bridge is arepresentation of outstanding architecturaland designing style of British. The biggestattraction of the bridge is its arc like shapeand the panoramic view of nature it offers.The Coronation Bridge has been an idealretreat for travelers travelling to Sikkim orDarjeeling. The bridge connects the districtsof Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri. It offers abreathtaking view of lush greenery and coolblue water of river Tista.

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Where To

Eat5 Places

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1 Hatari Restaurant

Hatari Restaurant, 9 Sevoke Road,Siliguri, 734001

Rs. 250

+91-353-2460006

This restaurant is a franchisee of the famousHatari Kolkata and is mainly popular for itsaffordable and good Chinese dishes.

2 Tai Wah Chinese Restaurant

Shri Bhavan Building, Ground Floor,Hill Cart Road, 734001, Siliguri

+91-353-2436132

This place dishes out some reasonably goodChinese stuff.

3 KFC

City Centre Mall, Shop No A02 / 03,Ambuja Reality, Uttarayon, NationalHighway 31, Matigara, Siliguri734010, India

+91-353-2571120

4 Sartaj A.C. Restaurant CumBar

Sartaj A.C. Restaurant Cum Bar, HillCart Road, Siliguri, 734001

+91-353-2431758

Serves excellent food, especially the Bengalimutton preparation called Kosha Mangshoand the Fish Fry.

5 Amrapali

The Cinderella Hotel Siliguri, SevokeRoad, 3rd Mile

+91-3532544130

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SeeA: Jaldapara Wildlife SanctuaryB: Leopard Rehabilitation Centre atJaldapara Wildlife SanctuaryC: Iskon TempleD: Sevoke Kali MandirE: Coronation Bridge

AccommodationF: Lasaya Home StayG: OYO 3076 Hotel Gitanjali InnH: OYO 17215 Garg ResidencyI: Lasaya Home StayJ: OYO 3076 Hotel Gitanjali InnK: OYO 17215 Garg ResidencyL: Lasaya Home StayM: OYO 3076 Hotel Gitanjali InnN: OYO 17215 Garg Residency

FoodO: Hatari RestaurantP: Tai Wah Chinese RestaurantQ: KFCR: Sartaj A.C. Restaurant Cum BarS: Amrapali